Wine tasting is meant to be a relaxing experience, one that enriches the mind and spirit. So, too, is a session at a spa or wellness center. Which is why Santa Ynez Valley in California's central wine country has blended the two activities and here are several places to enjoy both. Santa Ynez Valley, which is in the wine region in Santa Barbara County and includes the towns … [Read more...]
Hearst Castle Reopening To Visitors On May 11, 2022 – Everything You Need To Know
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger One of the top coastal destinations for travelers in California, Hearst Castle, is re-opening to visitors on Wednesday, May 11. The former home of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, high on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean in San Simeon (Central California), was closed during the pandemic and then also when rains … [Read more...]
California’s San Luis Obispo Offering $100 Gift Certificates For Travel Thru March
San Luis Obispo, California's slow town in the central part of the state, is enticing visitors by offering a $100 gift certificate bundle for two-night stays thru March. The $100 bundle comes in the form of gift cards, and visitors can choose between itineraries upon arrival. People can select from food and wine, arts and culture, outdoor exploring and one for the remote … [Read more...]
Cayucos CA Is A Scenic California Destination Out Out Of The Travel Limelight
Small Beach Town Is A Hidden Gem Near Hearst Castle By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Not every destination likes to be the center of attention. The queen of the dance. The one in the spotlight. Oh, it's okay for a Paris, a London, attention-seeking Los Angeles. But not for others. They are the shy ones, like the people who sit at the back of the … [Read more...]
A Travel Blogger’s Guide To The Hearst Castle Tour
Go Inside – And Outside – Central California's Famous Mansion By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When you approach Hearst Castle, it looks like you're watching a fairy tale movie. The design looks like a magic castle, it's high on a hill visible only as a distant dot on the landscape from Highway 1 and it's full of myths and legends. It's almost as … [Read more...]
On The Beach B&B Cayucos, CA: Great Accommodations Near Hearst Castle
Hotel Has Rooms With An Ocean View, Local Wines, Good Food & A Friendly Atmosphere By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The general manager likes to surf. The morning desk clerk likes to cook. The afternoon desk clerk likes to talk. And pour wine. On The Beach B&B in Cayucos, CA, along the Central California Coast in San Luis Obispo … [Read more...]
Where To Go Wine Tasting Along PCH Highway 1 Near Hearst Castle
Hearst Ranch Winery & Harmony Cellars Tasting Rooms Reviews On Pacific Coast Highway By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There's enough wine in this area to flood Hearst Castle, but you don't have to go to Paso Robles to enjoy it. There are wine tasting rooms along Highway 1 near the famous Central California landmark, each in unique locations … [Read more...]
Things To Do, Where To Stay And Places To Eat Around Hearst Castle
Where To Find Central California Highway 1 Scenery, Great Food, A Beautiful B&B And Wine Tasting By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Standing on one of the Mediterranean-style terraces at Hearst Castle, looking down at the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean and Central California coastline, it's tempting to wish you were an eagle so you could swoop down … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger’s Road Trip: Exploring The Central California Coast
Visiting And Exploring Hearst Castle, Wine Tasting & The Seaside Town Of Cayucos By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I knew immediately that I would like this place. After parking – for free – in a beach parking lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a pier, I turned around and noticed a building sporting an old boat with the words SCHOONER'S … [Read more...]
California Coastal Discovery Stewardship Celebration 2018 Events & Information
Get Close To Nature Along The CA Highway 1 Discovery Route From Morro Bay To San Simeon The spectacular Central California coastal cities are inviting people to take part in its Discovery Stewardship Celebration in 2018, which involves a number of nature-related events, including presentations on marine life with food and wine (Sharks After Dark in Avila Beach). The … [Read more...]